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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 607.86 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 607.86 and 253.97 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 607.86 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/607.86 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 607.86 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 154,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,377.44/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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