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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 661.60 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 661.60 and 246.48 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 661.60 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/661.60 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 661.60 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 163,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,071.17/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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