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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 607.20 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 607.20 and 352.96 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 607.20 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/607.20 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 607.20 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 214,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,317.31/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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