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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 607.88 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 607.88 and 263.45 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 607.88 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/607.88 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 607.88 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 160,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,143.51/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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