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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 661.26 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 661.26 and 392.32 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 661.26 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/661.26 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 661.26 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 259,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,425.96/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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