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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 661.77 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 661.77 and 345.18 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 661.77 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/661.77 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 661.77 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 228,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,429.77/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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