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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 661.56 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 661.56 and 279.40 is: 418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 661.56 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/661.56 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 661.56 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 184,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,839.86/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.23

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