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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.89, 662.52 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.89, 662.52 and 207.55 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.89 : 662.52 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.89/662.52 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.89x = 662.52 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.89x = 137,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,502.71/441.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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