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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 607.50 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 607.50 and 300.50 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 607.50 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/607.50 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 607.50 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 182,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,550.71/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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