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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 608.18 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 608.18 and 263.79 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 608.18 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/608.18 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 608.18 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 160,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,430.48/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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