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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 662.60 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 662.60 and 278.92 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 662.60 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/662.60 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 662.60 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 184,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,812.39/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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