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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 608.29 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 608.29 and 366.05 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 608.29 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/608.29 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 608.29 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 222,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,661.51/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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