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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 608.55 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 608.55 and 266.28 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 608.55 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/608.55 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 608.55 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 162,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,043.36/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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