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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 606.60 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 606.60 and 399.12 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 606.60 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/606.60 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 606.60 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 242,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,106.19/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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