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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 660.32 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 660.32 and 209.31 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 660.32 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/660.32 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 660.32 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 138,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,209.63/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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