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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 660.24 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 660.24 and 372.30 is: 557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 660.24 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/660.24 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 660.24 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 245,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,807.35/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.46

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