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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 659.54 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 659.54 and 388.80 is: 582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 659.54 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/659.54 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 659.54 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 256,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,430.12/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.75

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