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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 608.82 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 608.82 and 275.33 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 608.82 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/608.82 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 608.82 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 167,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,626.90/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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