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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 608.76 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 608.76 and 266.48 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 608.76 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/608.76 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 608.76 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 162,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,222.36/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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