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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 607.98 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 607.98 and 241.41 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 607.98 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/607.98 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 607.98 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 146,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,768.81/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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