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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 661.85 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 661.85 and 350.16 is: 524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 661.85 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/661.85 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 661.85 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 231,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,753.40/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.69

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