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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 659.32 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 659.32 and 264.32 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 659.32 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/659.32 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 659.32 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 174,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,271.46/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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