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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 660.78 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 660.78 and 358.72 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 660.78 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/660.78 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 660.78 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 237,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,033.35/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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