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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.69, 662.68 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.69, 662.68 and 277.53 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.69 : 662.68 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.69/662.68 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.69x = 662.68 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.69x = 183,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,911.44/441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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