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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 661.71 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 661.71 and 368.18 is: 553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 661.71 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/661.71 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 661.71 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 243,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,628.39/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.47

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