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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 662.28 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 662.28 and 360.36 is: 540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 662.28 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/662.28 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 662.28 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 238,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,659.22/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.74

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