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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.37, 608.69 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.37, 608.69 and 283.73 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.37 : 608.69 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.37/608.69 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.37x = 608.69 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.37x = 172,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,703.61/441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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