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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 606.66 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 606.66 and 292.40 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 606.66 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/606.66 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 606.66 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 177,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,387.38/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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