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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 606.69 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 606.69 and 356.82 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 606.69 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/606.69 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 606.69 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 216,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,479.13/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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