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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 607.44 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 607.44 and 284.96 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 607.44 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/607.44 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 607.44 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 173,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,091.64/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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