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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.37 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.37 and 331.11 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.37 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.37 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.37 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 218,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,984.57/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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