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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 607.34 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 607.34 and 283.02 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 607.34 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/607.34 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 607.34 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 171,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,887.95/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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