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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 608.55 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 608.55 and 275.13 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 608.55 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/608.55 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 608.55 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 167,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,429.33/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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