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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 660.56 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 660.56 and 371.80 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 660.56 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/660.56 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 660.56 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 245,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,596.21/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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