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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 606.12 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 606.12 and 381.68 is: 525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 606.12 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/606.12 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 606.12 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 231,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,343.88/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.49

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