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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 607.79 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 607.79 and 243.94 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 607.79 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/607.79 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 607.79 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 148,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,262.47/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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