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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 609.89 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 609.89 and 273.86 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 609.89 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/609.89 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 609.89 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 167,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,024.30/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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