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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.25, 607.86 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.25, 607.86 and 357.23 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 607.86 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/607.86 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 607.86 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 217,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,142.79/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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