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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 607.50 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 607.50 and 253.71 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 607.50 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/607.50 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 607.50 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 154,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,128.83/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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