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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 608.28 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 608.28 and 266.24 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 608.28 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/608.28 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 608.28 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 161,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,948.47/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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