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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 660.87 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 660.87 and 372.54 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 660.87 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/660.87 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 660.87 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 246,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,200.51/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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