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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 608.38 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 608.38 and 285.52 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 608.38 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/608.38 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 608.38 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 173,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,704.66/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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