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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.45, 607.76 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.45, 607.76 and 253.94 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.45 : 607.76 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.45/607.76 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.45x = 607.76 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.45x = 154,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,336.73/440.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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