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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 659.16 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 659.16 and 385.44 is: 576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 659.16 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/659.16 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 659.16 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 254,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,066.63/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.74

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