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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 607.49 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 607.49 and 263.22 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 607.49 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/607.49 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 607.49 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 159,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,902.20/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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