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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.82, 609.99 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.82, 609.99 and 276.28 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.82 : 609.99 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.82/609.99 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.82x = 609.99 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.82x = 168,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,524.99/441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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