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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 608.34 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 608.34 and 263.87 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 608.34 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/608.34 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 608.34 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 160,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,522.68/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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