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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 660.78 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 660.78 and 360 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 660.78 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/660.78 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 660.78 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 237,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,880.80/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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