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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 606.48 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 606.48 and 378.14 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 606.48 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/606.48 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 606.48 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 229,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,334.35/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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