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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 607.37 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 607.37 and 291.06 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 607.37 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/607.37 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 607.37 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 176,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,779.66/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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