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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 605.76 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 605.76 and 369.60 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 605.76 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/605.76 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 605.76 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 223,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,888.90/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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