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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 607.55 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 607.55 and 370.18 is: 510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 607.55 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/607.55 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 607.55 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 224,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,899.49/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.79

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