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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 658.64 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 658.64 and 393.63 is: 589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 658.64 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/658.64 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 658.64 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 259,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,258.50/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.21

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