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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 607.24 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 607.24 and 280.39 is: 386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 607.24 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/607.24 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 607.24 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 170,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,262.42/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.78

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