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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 661.59 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 661.59 and 277.98 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 661.59 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/661.59 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 661.59 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 183,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,908.79/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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