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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 607.79 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 607.79 and 253.89 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 607.79 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/607.79 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 607.79 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 154,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,307.49/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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