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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 660.90 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 660.90 and 278.40 is: 417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 660.90 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/660.90 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 660.90 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 183,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,994.56/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.17

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