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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.64 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.64 and 362.39 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.64 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.64 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.64 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 239,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,409.33/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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