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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.50, 661.74 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.50, 661.74 and 354.41 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.50 : 661.74 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.50/661.74 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.50x = 661.74 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.50x = 234,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,527.27/441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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