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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 659.34 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 659.34 and 357.96 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 659.34 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/659.34 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 659.34 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 236,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,017.35/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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