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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 659.42 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 659.42 and 338.13 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 659.42 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/659.42 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 659.42 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 222,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,967.99/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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