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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 607.58 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 607.58 and 393.84 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 607.58 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/607.58 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 607.58 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 239,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,289.31/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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