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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 607.36 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 607.36 and 361.56 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 607.36 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/607.36 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 607.36 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 219,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,597.08/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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