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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 607.86 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 607.86 and 285 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 607.86 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/607.86 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 607.86 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 173,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,240.10/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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