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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 607.80 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 607.80 and 282.99 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 607.80 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/607.80 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 607.80 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 172,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,001.32/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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