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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 609.62 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 609.62 and 275.94 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 609.62 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/609.62 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 609.62 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 168,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,217.16/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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