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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 661.92 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 661.92 and 376.74 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 661.92 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/661.92 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 661.92 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 249,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,371.74/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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