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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 661.38 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 661.38 and 383.08 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 661.38 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/661.38 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 661.38 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 253,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,361.45/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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