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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 656.85 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 656.85 and 388.16 is: 579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 656.85 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/656.85 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 656.85 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 254,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,959.61/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.39

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