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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 607.49 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 607.49 and 253.62 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 607.49 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/607.49 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 607.49 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 154,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,071.61/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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