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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 660.28 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 660.28 and 278.08 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 660.28 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/660.28 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 660.28 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 183,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,610.66/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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