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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 607.12 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 607.12 and 292.55 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 607.12 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/607.12 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 607.12 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 177,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,608.46/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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