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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 606.84 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 606.84 and 366.68 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 606.84 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/606.84 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 606.84 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 222,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,516.09/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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