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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.35, 660.98 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.35, 660.98 and 246.06 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.35 : 660.98 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.35/660.98 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.35x = 660.98 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.35x = 162,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639.51/441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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