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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 660.33 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 660.33 and 354.12 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 660.33 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/660.33 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 660.33 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 233,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,836.06/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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