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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 608.16 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 608.16 and 266.10 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 608.16 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/608.16 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 608.16 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 161,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,831.38/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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