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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 660 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 660 and 363.48 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 660 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/660 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 660 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 239,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,896.80/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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