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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 661.50 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 661.50 and 343.31 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 661.50 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/661.50 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 661.50 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 227,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,096.26/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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