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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 661.82 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 661.82 and 246.46 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 661.82 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/661.82 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 661.82 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 163,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,111.90/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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