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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 607.59 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 607.59 and 263.28 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 607.59 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/607.59 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 607.59 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 159,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,966.30/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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