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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 660.56 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 660.56 and 209.55 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 660.56 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/660.56 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 660.56 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 138,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,419.30/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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