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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 607.41 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 607.41 and 282.69 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 607.41 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/607.41 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 607.41 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 171,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,708.73/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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