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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 607.36 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 607.36 and 357.33 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 607.36 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/607.36 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 607.36 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 217,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,026.16/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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