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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 608.48 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 608.48 and 266.25 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 608.48 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/608.48 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 608.48 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 162,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,006.47/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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