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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 607.61 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 607.61 and 253.80 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 607.61 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/607.61 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 607.61 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 154,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,211.42/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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