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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 660.26 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 660.26 and 283.59 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 660.26 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/660.26 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 660.26 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 187,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,243.13/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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