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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 661.05 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 661.05 and 387.23 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 661.05 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/661.05 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 661.05 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 255,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,975.09/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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