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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 659.90 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 659.90 and 266.78 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 659.90 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/659.90 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 659.90 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 176,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,048.44/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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