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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 662.89 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 662.89 and 368.98 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 662.89 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/662.89 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 662.89 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 244,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,589.65/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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