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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 607.14 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 607.14 and 272.07 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 607.14 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/607.14 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 607.14 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 165,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,184.58/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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