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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 609.87 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 609.87 and 276.30 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 609.87 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/609.87 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 609.87 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 168,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,507.08/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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