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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.27, 606.22 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.27, 606.22 and 384.68 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.27 : 606.22 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.27/606.22 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.27x = 606.22 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.27x = 233,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,200.71/440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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