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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 605.97 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 605.97 and 380.48 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 605.97 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/605.97 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 605.97 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 230,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,559.47/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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