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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.50 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.50 and 209.05 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.50 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.50 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.50 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 138,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,075.61/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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