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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 660.30 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 660.30 and 247.77 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 660.30 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/660.30 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 660.30 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 163,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,602.53/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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