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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 661.02 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 661.02 and 362.66 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 661.02 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/661.02 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 661.02 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 239,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,725.51/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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