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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 659.69 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 659.69 and 245.05 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 659.69 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/659.69 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 659.69 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 161,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,657.03/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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