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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 659.52 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 659.52 and 247.50 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 659.52 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/659.52 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 659.52 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 163,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,231.20/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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