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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.15, 607.47 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.15, 607.47 and 253.64 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.15 : 607.47 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.15/607.47 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.15x = 607.47 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.15x = 154,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,078.69/440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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