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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.26 and 284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.26 and 284.27 is: 392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.26 = 284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.26 = 284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.26 × 284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 173,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,189.87/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.00

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