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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 607.95 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 607.95 and 244.06 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 607.95 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/607.95 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 607.95 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 148,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,378.41/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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