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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 659.94 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 659.94 and 363.64 is: 544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 659.94 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/659.94 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 659.94 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 239,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,980.58/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.35

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