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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 662.76 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 662.76 and 244.14 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 662.76 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/662.76 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 662.76 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 161,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,806.23/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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