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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.69, 661.38 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.69, 661.38 and 373.05 is: 558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.69 : 661.38 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.69/661.38 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.69x = 661.38 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.69x = 246,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,727.81/441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.60

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