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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 662.40 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 662.40 and 278.56 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 662.40 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/662.40 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 662.40 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 184,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,518.14/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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