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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 608.85 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 608.85 and 367.47 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 608.85 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/608.85 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 608.85 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 223,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,734.11/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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