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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 607.36 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 607.36 and 362.08 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 607.36 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/607.36 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 607.36 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 219,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,912.91/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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