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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 659.37 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 659.37 and 247.74 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 659.37 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/659.37 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 659.37 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 163,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,352.32/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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