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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660 and 180.12 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 118,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,879.20/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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