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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 660.33 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 660.33 and 337.50 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 660.33 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/660.33 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 660.33 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 222,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,861.38/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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