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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 607.23 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 607.23 and 282.51 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 607.23 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/607.23 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 607.23 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 171,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,548.55/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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