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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 609.04 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 609.04 and 275.38 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 609.04 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/609.04 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 609.04 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 167,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,717.44/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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