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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 660.71 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 660.71 and 245.84 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 660.71 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/660.71 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 660.71 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 162,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,424.41/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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