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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 607.56 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 607.56 and 370.93 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 607.56 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/607.56 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 607.56 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 225,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,362.23/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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