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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 608.60 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 608.60 and 275.05 is: 379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 608.60 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/608.60 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 608.60 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 167,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,395.43/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.64

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