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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 659.88 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 659.88 and 245.27 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 659.88 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/659.88 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 659.88 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 161,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,845.47/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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