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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 659.94 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 659.94 and 337.82 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 659.94 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/659.94 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 659.94 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 222,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,940.93/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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