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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 608.53 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 608.53 and 275.00 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 608.53 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/608.53 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 608.53 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 167,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,346.58/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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