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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 663.36 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 663.36 and 279.52 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 663.36 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/663.36 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 663.36 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 185,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,422.39/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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