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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 659.51 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 659.51 and 245.02 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 659.51 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/659.51 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 659.51 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 161,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,588.62/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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