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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 607.83 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 607.83 and 253.98 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 607.83 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/607.83 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 607.83 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 154,376.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,376.66/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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