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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 606.79 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 606.79 and 378.07 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 606.79 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/606.79 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 606.79 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 229,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,408.05/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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