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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 661.98 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 661.98 and 350.08 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 661.98 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/661.98 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 661.98 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 231,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,744.21/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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