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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 662.54 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 662.54 and 248.73 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 662.54 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/662.54 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 662.54 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 164,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,792.33/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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