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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 608.58 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 608.58 and 275.02 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 608.58 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/608.58 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 608.58 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 167,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,371.67/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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