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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 607.33 and 282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 607.33 and 282.83 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 607.33 = 282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/607.33 = 282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 607.33 × 282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 171,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,771.14/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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