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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 608.24 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 608.24 and 353.57 is: 488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 608.24 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/608.24 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 608.24 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 215,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,053.26/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.20

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