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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 608.26 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 608.26 and 366.92 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 608.26 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/608.26 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 608.26 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 223,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,182.76/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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