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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 608.31 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 608.31 and 275.04 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 608.31 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/608.31 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 608.31 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 167,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,309.58/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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