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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 607.19 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 607.19 and 240.21 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 607.19 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/607.19 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 607.19 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 145,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,853.11/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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