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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 609.78 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 609.78 and 276.08 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 609.78 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/609.78 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 609.78 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 168,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,348.06/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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