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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 660.84 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 660.84 and 245.93 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 660.84 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/660.84 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 660.84 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 162,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,517.54/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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