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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 609.32 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 609.32 and 273.44 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 609.32 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/609.32 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 609.32 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 166,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,612.46/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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