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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 661.42 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 661.42 and 246.37 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 661.42 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/661.42 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 661.42 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 162,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,956.12/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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