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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 662.79 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 662.79 and 277.41 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 662.79 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/662.79 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 662.79 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 183,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,864.57/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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