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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 609.29 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 609.29 and 275.66 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 609.29 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/609.29 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 609.29 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 167,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,956.88/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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