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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 608.22 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 608.22 and 263.74 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 608.22 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/608.22 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 608.22 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 160,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,411.94/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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