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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.87, 662.81 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.87, 662.81 and 377.32 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.87 : 662.81 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.87/662.81 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.87x = 662.81 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.87x = 250,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,089.10/441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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