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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 657.32 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 657.32 and 385.50 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 657.32 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/657.32 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 657.32 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 253,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,397.82/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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