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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 609.12 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 609.12 and 275.42 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 609.12 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/609.12 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 609.12 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 167,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,763.83/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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