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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 608.28 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 608.28 and 263.68 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 608.28 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/608.28 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 608.28 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 160,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,391.27/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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