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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.55, 660.33 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.55, 660.33 and 342.32 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.55 : 660.33 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.55/660.33 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.55x = 660.33 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.55x = 226,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,045.39/440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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