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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 662.78 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 662.78 and 369.77 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 662.78 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/662.78 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 662.78 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 245,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,073.77/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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