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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 607.02 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 607.02 and 282.96 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 607.02 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/607.02 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 607.02 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 171,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,762.38/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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