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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.68 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.68 and 270 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.68 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.68 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.68 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 178,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,653.60/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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