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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 662.86 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 662.86 and 207.51 is: 311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 662.86 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/662.86 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 662.86 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 137,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,550.08/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.52

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