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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 609.08 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 609.08 and 275.48 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 609.08 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/609.08 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 609.08 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 167,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,789.36/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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