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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 609.51 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 609.51 and 275.82 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 609.51 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/609.51 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 609.51 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 168,115.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,115.05/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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