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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 609.94 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 609.94 and 276.12 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 609.94 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/609.94 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 609.94 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 168,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,417.47/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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