Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 609.76 and 276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 441.70, 609.76 and 276 is: 381.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441.70 : 609.76 = 276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441.70/609.76 = 276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441.70x = 609.76 × 276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441.70x = 168,293.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,293.76/441.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381.01
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