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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 608.16 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 608.16 and 275.01 is: 379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 608.16 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/608.16 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 608.16 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 167,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,250.08/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.43

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