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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 606.54 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 606.54 and 365.32 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 606.54 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/606.54 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 606.54 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 221,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,581.19/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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