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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 661.17 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 661.17 and 372.74 is: 557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 661.17 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/661.17 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 661.17 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 246,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,444.51/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.74

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