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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 660.29 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 660.29 and 337.50 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 660.29 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/660.29 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 660.29 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 222,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,846.19/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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