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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 660.24 and 353.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 660.24 and 353.41 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 660.24 = 353.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/660.24 = 353.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 660.24 × 353.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 233,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,335.42/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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