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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.33, 607.76 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.33, 607.76 and 253.92 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.33 : 607.76 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.33/607.76 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.33x = 607.76 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.33x = 154,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,322.42/440.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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