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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 607.94 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 607.94 and 244.03 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 607.94 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/607.94 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 607.94 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 148,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,351.34/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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