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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 608.57 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 608.57 and 283.75 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 608.57 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/608.57 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 608.57 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 172,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,679.86/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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