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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 659.42 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 659.42 and 382.44 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 659.42 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/659.42 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 659.42 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 252,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,188.58/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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