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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 659.55 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 659.55 and 247.34 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 659.55 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/659.55 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 659.55 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 163,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,133.10/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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