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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 608.05 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 608.05 and 266 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 608.05 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/608.05 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 608.05 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 161,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,741.30/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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