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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 661.26 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 661.26 and 363.44 is: 545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 661.26 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/661.26 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 661.26 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 240,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,328.33/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.38

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