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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 660.60 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 660.60 and 278.32 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 660.60 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/660.60 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 660.60 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 183,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,858.19/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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