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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.33, 661.20 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.33, 661.20 and 375.72 is: 562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.33 : 661.20 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.33/661.20 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.33x = 661.20 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.33x = 248,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,426.06/441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.90

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