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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 661.61 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 661.61 and 209.79 is: 314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 661.61 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/661.61 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 661.61 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 138,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,800.20/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.46

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