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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 607.87 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 607.87 and 244.05 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 607.87 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/607.87 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 607.87 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 148,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,350.67/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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