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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.93, 775.40 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.93, 775.40 and 440.24 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.93 : 775.40 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.93/775.40 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.93x = 775.40 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.93x = 341,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,362.10/516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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