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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 607.74 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 607.74 and 253.77 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 607.74 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/607.74 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 607.74 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 154,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,226.18/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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