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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 659.23 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 659.23 and 353.64 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 659.23 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/659.23 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 659.23 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 233,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,130.10/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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