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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.50, 609.25 and 275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.50, 609.25 and 275.65 is: 380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.50 : 609.25 = 275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.50/609.25 = 275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.50x = 609.25 × 275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.50x = 167,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,940.72/441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.39

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