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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 607.36 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 607.36 and 253.76 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 607.36 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/607.36 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 607.36 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 154,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,123.67/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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