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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 607.16 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 607.16 and 283.03 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 607.16 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/607.16 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 607.16 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 171,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,843.68/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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