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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 660.72 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 660.72 and 277.70 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 660.72 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/660.72 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 660.72 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 183,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,481.94/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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