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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 607.08 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 607.08 and 282.58 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 607.08 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/607.08 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 607.08 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 171,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,548.67/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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