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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 661.14 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 661.14 and 382.90 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 661.14 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/661.14 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 661.14 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 253,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,150.51/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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