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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 608.01 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 608.01 and 265.89 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 608.01 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/608.01 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 608.01 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 161,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,663.78/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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