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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 660.33 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 660.33 and 342.44 is: 513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 660.33 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/660.33 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 660.33 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 226,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,125.33/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.81

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