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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 660.69 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 660.69 and 337.14 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 660.69 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/660.69 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 660.69 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 222,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,745.03/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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