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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 661.82 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 661.82 and 209.72 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 661.82 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/661.82 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 661.82 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 138,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,798.19/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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