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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 609.66 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 609.66 and 273.71 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 609.66 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/609.66 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 609.66 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 166,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,871.56/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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