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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 607.20 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 607.20 and 253.54 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 607.20 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/607.20 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 607.20 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 153,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,951.22/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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