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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 607.31 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 607.31 and 253.56 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 607.31 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/607.31 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 607.31 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 153,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,991.48/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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