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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 659.97 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 659.97 and 367.98 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 659.97 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/659.97 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 659.97 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 242,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,855.76/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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