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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 660.06 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 660.06 and 363.60 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 660.06 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/660.06 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 660.06 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 239,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,997.82/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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