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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609.60 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609.60 and 402.24 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609.60 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609.60 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609.60 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 245,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,205.50/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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