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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 607.04 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 607.04 and 352.60 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 607.04 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/607.04 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 607.04 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 214,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,040.54/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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