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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.35, 607.38 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.35, 607.38 and 357.46 is: 493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.35 : 607.38 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.35/607.38 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.35x = 607.38 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.35x = 217,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,114.05/440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.05

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