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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 661.18 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 661.18 and 278.58 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 661.18 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/661.18 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 661.18 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 184,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,191.52/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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