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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 607.20 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 607.20 and 253.53 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 607.20 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/607.20 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 607.20 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 153,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,942.47/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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