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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 659.21 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 659.21 and 392.37 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 659.21 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/659.21 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 659.21 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 258,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,650.93/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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