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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 607.88 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 607.88 and 283.26 is: 390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 607.88 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/607.88 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 607.88 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 172,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,186.67/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.95

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