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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 607.36 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 607.36 and 342.11 is: 471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 607.36 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/607.36 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 607.36 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 207,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,783.93/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.67

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