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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 660.57 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 660.57 and 278.24 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 660.57 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/660.57 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 660.57 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 183,797.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,797.00/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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