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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 660.32 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 660.32 and 375.08 is: 562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 660.32 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/660.32 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 660.32 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 247,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,670.95/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.58

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