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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 659.91 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 659.91 and 377.58 is: 565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 659.91 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/659.91 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 659.91 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 249,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,168.82/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.09

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