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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 660.36 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 660.36 and 366.54 is: 550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 660.36 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/660.36 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 660.36 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 242,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,048.35/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.44

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