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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 609.86 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 609.86 and 276.18 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 609.86 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/609.86 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 609.86 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 168,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,431.13/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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