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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 608.08 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 608.08 and 265.98 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 608.08 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/608.08 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 608.08 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 161,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,735.79/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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