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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.58, 661.32 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.58, 661.32 and 278.74 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.58 : 661.32 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.58/661.32 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.58x = 661.32 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.58x = 184,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,336.34/441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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