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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 607.98 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 607.98 and 361.98 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 607.98 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/607.98 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 607.98 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 220,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,076.60/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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