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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 609.76 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 609.76 and 273.80 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 609.76 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/609.76 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 609.76 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 166,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,952.29/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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