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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 607.70 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 607.70 and 357.58 is: 493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 607.70 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/607.70 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 607.70 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 217,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,301.37/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.05

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