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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 608.29 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 608.29 and 275.02 is: 379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 608.29 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/608.29 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 608.29 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 167,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,291.92/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.48

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