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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 608.16 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 608.16 and 263.67 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 608.16 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/608.16 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 608.16 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 160,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,353.55/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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