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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 660.22 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 660.22 and 338.38 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 660.22 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/660.22 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 660.22 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 223,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,405.24/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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