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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 661 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 661 and 246.05 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 661 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/661 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 661 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 162,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639.05/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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