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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 609.31 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 609.31 and 273.46 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 609.31 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/609.31 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 609.31 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 166,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,621.91/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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