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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 607.93 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 607.93 and 241.37 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 607.93 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/607.93 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 607.93 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 146,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,734.86/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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