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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 607.36 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 607.36 and 253.68 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 607.36 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/607.36 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 607.36 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 154,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,075.08/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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