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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 607.56 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 607.56 and 253.73 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 607.56 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/607.56 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 607.56 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 154,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,153.16/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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