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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.68, 662.96 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.68, 662.96 and 369.02 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.68 : 662.96 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.68/662.96 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.68x = 662.96 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.68x = 244,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,645.50/441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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