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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 608.52 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 608.52 and 369.88 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 608.52 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/608.52 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 608.52 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 225,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,079.38/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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