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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.14, 661.17 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.14, 661.17 and 269.26 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.14 : 661.17 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.14/661.17 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.14x = 661.17 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.14x = 178,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,026.63/440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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