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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 661.73 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 661.73 and 243.05 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 661.73 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/661.73 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 661.73 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 160,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,835.74/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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