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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.68, 660.60 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.68, 660.60 and 361.04 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.68 : 660.60 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.68/660.60 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.68x = 660.60 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.68x = 238,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,503.02/441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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