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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 660.16 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 660.16 and 247.84 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 660.16 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/660.16 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 660.16 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 163,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,614.05/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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