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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 661.40 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 661.40 and 278.62 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 661.40 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/661.40 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 661.40 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 184,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,279.27/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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