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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 661.02 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 661.02 and 245.52 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 661.02 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/661.02 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 661.02 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 162,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,293.63/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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