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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 661.48 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 661.48 and 276.96 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 661.48 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/661.48 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 661.48 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 183,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,203.50/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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