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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 607.43 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 607.43 and 253.76 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 607.43 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/607.43 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 607.43 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 154,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,139.03/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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