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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 607.62 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 607.62 and 253.82 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 607.62 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/607.62 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 607.62 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 154,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,225.41/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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