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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 659.12 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 659.12 and 337.08 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 659.12 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/659.12 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 659.12 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 222,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,174.48/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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