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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 607.68 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 607.68 and 253.92 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 607.68 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/607.68 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 607.68 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 154,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,302.11/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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