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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 607.08 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 607.08 and 399.78 is: 550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 607.08 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/607.08 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 607.08 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 242,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,698.44/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.11

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