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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 659.07 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 659.07 and 295.38 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 659.07 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/659.07 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 659.07 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 194,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,676.10/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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