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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 660.84 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 660.84 and 209.37 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 660.84 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/660.84 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 660.84 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 138,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,360.07/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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