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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 607.82 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 607.82 and 263.48 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 607.82 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/607.82 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 607.82 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 160,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,148.41/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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