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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 661.80 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 661.80 and 279.02 is: 418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 661.80 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/661.80 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 661.80 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 184,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,655.44/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.36

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