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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 660.99 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 660.99 and 209.26 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 660.99 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/660.99 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 660.99 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 138,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,316.75/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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