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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 607.65 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 607.65 and 282.96 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 607.65 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/607.65 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 607.65 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 171,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,937.30/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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