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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 659.64 and 378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 659.64 and 378.21 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 659.64 = 378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/659.64 = 378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 659.64 × 378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 249,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,482.44/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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