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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 608.82 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 608.82 and 366.24 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 608.82 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/608.82 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 608.82 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 222,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,978.66/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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