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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609.39 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609.39 and 275.87 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609.39 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609.39 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609.39 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 168,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,112.42/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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