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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 658.26 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 658.26 and 391.73 is: 585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 658.26 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/658.26 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 658.26 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 257,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,854.94/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.86

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