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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 608.44 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 608.44 and 275.12 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 608.44 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/608.44 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 608.44 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 167,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,394.01/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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