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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 609.05 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 609.05 and 273.20 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 609.05 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/609.05 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 609.05 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 166,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,390.10/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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