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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 608.07 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 608.07 and 263.60 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 608.07 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/608.07 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 608.07 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 160,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,282.89/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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