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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 661.43 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 661.43 and 388.40 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 661.43 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/661.43 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 661.43 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 256,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,897.08/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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