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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 661.56 and 345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 661.56 and 345.28 is: 517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 661.56 = 345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/661.56 = 345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 661.56 × 345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 228,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,423.44/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.45

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