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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 607.40 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 607.40 and 263.10 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 607.40 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/607.40 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 607.40 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 159,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,806.94/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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