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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 607.99 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 607.99 and 263.67 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 607.99 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/607.99 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 607.99 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 160,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,305.68/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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