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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 659.75 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 659.75 and 363.92 is: 544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 659.75 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/659.75 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 659.75 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 240,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,091.10/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.91

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