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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.50, 609.14 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.50, 609.14 and 275.88 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.50 : 609.14 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.50/609.14 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.50x = 609.14 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.50x = 168,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,046.50/441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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