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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 660.06 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 660.06 and 245.28 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 660.06 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/660.06 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 660.06 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 161,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,899.52/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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