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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.75 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.75 and 246.17 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.75 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.75 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.75 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 162,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,904.04/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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