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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.88 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.88 and 245.32 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.88 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.88 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.88 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 161,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,881.76/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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