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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 609 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 609 and 275.58 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 609 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/609 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 609 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 167,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,828.22/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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