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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 607.98 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 607.98 and 263.58 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 607.98 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/607.98 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 607.98 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 160,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,251.37/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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