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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660.48 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660.48 and 363.92 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660.48 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660.48 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660.48 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 240,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,361.88/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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