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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 607.32 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 607.32 and 263.12 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 607.32 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/607.32 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 607.32 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 159,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,795.00/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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