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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 609.66 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 609.66 and 276.06 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 609.66 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/609.66 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 609.66 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 168,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,302.74/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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