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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 660.83 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 660.83 and 379.53 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 660.83 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/660.83 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 660.83 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 250,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,802.91/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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