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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 660.66 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 660.66 and 209.50 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 660.66 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/660.66 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 660.66 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 138,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,408.27/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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