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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 660.54 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 660.54 and 376.26 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 660.54 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/660.54 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 660.54 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 248,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,534.78/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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