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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 661.05 and 278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 661.05 and 278.07 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 661.05 = 278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/661.05 = 278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 661.05 × 278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 183,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,818.17/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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