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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 662.45 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 662.45 and 277.21 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 662.45 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/662.45 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 662.45 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 183,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,636.38/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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