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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 661.17 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 661.17 and 270.06 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 661.17 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/661.17 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 661.17 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 178,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,555.57/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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