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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 659.73 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 659.73 and 383.20 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 659.73 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/659.73 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 659.73 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 252,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,808.54/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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