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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 608.97 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 608.97 and 275.43 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 608.97 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/608.97 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 608.97 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 167,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,728.61/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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