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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 660.78 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 660.78 and 279.24 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 660.78 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/660.78 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 660.78 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 184,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,516.21/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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