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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 608.10 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 608.10 and 285.48 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 608.10 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/608.10 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 608.10 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 173,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,600.39/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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