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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.33, 660.75 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.33, 660.75 and 180.29 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.33 : 660.75 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.33/660.75 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.33x = 660.75 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.33x = 119,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,126.62/440.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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