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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 661.77 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 661.77 and 246.56 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 661.77 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/661.77 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 661.77 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 163,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,162.70/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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