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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 607.08 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 607.08 and 282.60 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 607.08 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/607.08 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 607.08 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 171,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,560.81/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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