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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 610.20 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 610.20 and 276.33 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 610.20 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/610.20 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 610.20 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 168,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616.57/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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