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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 606.69 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 606.69 and 282.38 is: 389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 606.69 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/606.69 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 606.69 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 171,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,316.31/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.33

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