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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.46 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.46 and 247.72 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.46 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.46 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.46 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 163,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,609.15/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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