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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.27, 659.52 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.27, 659.52 and 209.38 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.27 : 659.52 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.27/659.52 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.27x = 659.52 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.27x = 138,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,092.47/440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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