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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 660.74 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 660.74 and 245.79 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 660.74 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/660.74 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 660.74 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 162,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,403.90/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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