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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 608.44 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 608.44 and 266.28 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 608.44 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/608.44 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 608.44 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 162,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,015.40/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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