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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 607.67 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 607.67 and 253.85 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 607.67 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/607.67 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 607.67 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 154,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,254.63/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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