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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 662.58 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 662.58 and 338.94 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 662.58 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/662.58 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 662.58 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 224,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,574.87/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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