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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 607.21 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 607.21 and 285.02 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 607.21 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/607.21 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 607.21 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 173,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,065.57/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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