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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 607.08 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 607.08 and 253.44 is: 349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 607.08 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/607.08 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 607.08 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 153,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,858.36/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.67

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