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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 661.10 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 661.10 and 359.33 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 661.10 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/661.10 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 661.10 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 237,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,547.96/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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