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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 660.90 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 660.90 and 379.68 is: 568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 660.90 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/660.90 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 660.90 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 250,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,930.51/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.85

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