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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.00, 658.98 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.00, 658.98 and 382.70 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.00 : 658.98 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.00/658.98 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.00x = 658.98 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.00x = 252,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,188.35/440.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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