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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 662 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 662 and 368.96 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 662 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/662 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 662 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 244,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,251.52/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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