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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 607.17 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 607.17 and 253.50 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 607.17 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/607.17 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 607.17 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 153,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,917.60/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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