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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 608.63 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 608.63 and 273.16 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 608.63 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/608.63 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 608.63 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 166,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,252.29/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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