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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 608.32 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 608.32 and 266.12 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 608.32 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/608.32 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 608.32 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 161,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,886.12/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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