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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.80, 659.82 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.80, 659.82 and 355.28 is: 530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.80 : 659.82 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.80/659.82 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.80x = 659.82 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.80x = 234,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,420.85/441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.60

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