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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 659.58 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 659.58 and 376.32 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 659.58 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/659.58 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 659.58 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 248,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,213.15/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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