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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 661.23 and 278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 661.23 and 278.87 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 661.23 = 278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/661.23 = 278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 661.23 × 278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 184,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,393.90/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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