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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609 and 275.75 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 167,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,928.71/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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