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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 608.31 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 608.31 and 361.36 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 608.31 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/608.31 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 608.31 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 219,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,818.90/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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