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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 657.96 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 657.96 and 376.59 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 657.96 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/657.96 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 657.96 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 247,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,781.16/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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