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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 660.42 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 660.42 and 386.55 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 660.42 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/660.42 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 660.42 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 255,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,285.35/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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