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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 607.47 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 607.47 and 263.17 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 607.47 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/607.47 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 607.47 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 159,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,867.88/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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