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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.48 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.48 and 275.88 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.48 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.48 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.48 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 168,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,143.34/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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