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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 659.52 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 659.52 and 278.22 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 659.52 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/659.52 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 659.52 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 183,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,491.65/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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