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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.91 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.91 and 180.50 is: 270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.91 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.91 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.91 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 119,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,294.26/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.90

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