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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 607.93 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 607.93 and 244.04 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 607.93 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/607.93 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 607.93 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 148,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,359.24/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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