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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 607.44 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 607.44 and 251.17 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 607.44 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/607.44 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 607.44 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 152,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,570.70/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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