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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 660.24 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 660.24 and 277.80 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 660.24 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/660.24 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 660.24 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 183,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,414.67/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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