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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 658.26 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 658.26 and 336.17 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 658.26 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/658.26 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 658.26 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 221,288.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,288.91/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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