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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 607.28 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 607.28 and 253.55 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 607.28 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/607.28 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 607.28 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 153,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,971.54/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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