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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 660.03 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 660.03 and 337.89 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 660.03 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/660.03 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 660.03 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 223,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,017.54/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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