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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 608.52 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 608.52 and 266.18 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 608.52 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/608.52 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 608.52 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 161,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,975.85/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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