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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 660.73 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 660.73 and 243.05 is: 364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 660.73 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/660.73 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 660.73 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 160,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,588.17/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.37

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