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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 606.18 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 606.18 and 362.28 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 606.18 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/606.18 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 606.18 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 219,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,606.89/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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