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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 607.68 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 607.68 and 263.44 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 607.68 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/607.68 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 607.68 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 160,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,087.22/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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