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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 661.80 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 661.80 and 279.12 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 661.80 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/661.80 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 661.80 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 184,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,721.62/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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