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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 659.10 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 659.10 and 360.04 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 659.10 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/659.10 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 659.10 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 237,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,302.36/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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