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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 606.49 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 606.49 and 365.09 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 606.49 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/606.49 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 606.49 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 221,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,419.49/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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