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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 658.31 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 658.31 and 354.27 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 658.31 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/658.31 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 658.31 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 233,219.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,219.48/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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