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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 660.82 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 660.82 and 359.22 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 660.82 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/660.82 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 660.82 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 237,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,378.30/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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