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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 660.75 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 660.75 and 372.54 is: 559.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 660.75 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/660.75 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 660.75 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 246,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,155.81/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.22

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