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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 661.59 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 661.59 and 375.99 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 661.59 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/661.59 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 661.59 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 248,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,751.22/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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