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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 661.39 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 661.39 and 354.28 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 661.39 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/661.39 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 661.39 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 234,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,313.94/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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