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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 607.45 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 607.45 and 253.66 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 607.45 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/607.45 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 607.45 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 154,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,085.77/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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