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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.39, 659.89 and 353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.39, 659.89 and 353.27 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.39 : 659.89 = 353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.39/659.89 = 353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.39x = 659.89 × 353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.39x = 233,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,121.43/440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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