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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 662.82 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 662.82 and 277.18 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 662.82 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/662.82 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 662.82 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 183,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,720.45/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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