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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 752.40 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 752.40 and 440.70 is: 661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 752.40 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/752.40 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 752.40 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 331,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,582.68/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.76

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