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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 608.93 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 608.93 and 275.46 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 608.93 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/608.93 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 608.93 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 167,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,734.48/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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