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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 661 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 661 and 337.23 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 661 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/661 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 661 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 222,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,909.03/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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