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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 661.89 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 661.89 and 246.42 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 661.89 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/661.89 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 661.89 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 163,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,102.93/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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