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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.35, 607.60 and 253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.35, 607.60 and 253.81 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.35 : 607.60 = 253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.35/607.60 = 253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.35x = 607.60 × 253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.35x = 154,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,214.96/440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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