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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 608.20 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 608.20 and 263.72 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 608.20 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/608.20 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 608.20 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 160,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,395.37/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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