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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.35, 607.74 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.35, 607.74 and 251.35 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.35 : 607.74 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.35/607.74 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.35x = 607.74 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.35x = 152,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,755.45/440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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