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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 660.09 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 660.09 and 266.78 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 660.09 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/660.09 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 660.09 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 176,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,095.48/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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