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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 661.44 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 661.44 and 358.56 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 661.44 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/661.44 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 661.44 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 237,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,165.93/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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