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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.77, 660.71 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.77, 660.71 and 393.37 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.77 : 660.71 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.77/660.71 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.77x = 660.71 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.77x = 259,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,903.49/441.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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