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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 607.28 and 263.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 607.28 and 263.00 is: 362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 607.28 = 263.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/607.28 = 263.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 607.28 × 263.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 159,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,710.29/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.97

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