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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 609.12 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 609.12 and 275.61 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 609.12 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/609.12 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 609.12 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 167,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,876.52/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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