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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.74, 661.74 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.74, 661.74 and 337.74 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.74 : 661.74 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.74/661.74 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.74x = 661.74 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.74x = 223,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,496.07/441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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