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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 661.19 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 661.19 and 378.60 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 661.19 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/661.19 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 661.19 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 250,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,326.53/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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