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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 658.76 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 658.76 and 266.20 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 658.76 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/658.76 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 658.76 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 175,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,360.19/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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