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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 661.77 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 661.77 and 279.72 is: 419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 661.77 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/661.77 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 661.77 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 185,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,110.30/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.07

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