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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 607.32 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 607.32 and 285.06 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 607.32 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/607.32 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 607.32 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 173,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,122.64/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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