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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 661.07 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 661.07 and 209.58 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 661.07 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/661.07 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 661.07 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 138,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,546.00/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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