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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 660.32 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 660.32 and 267.12 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 660.32 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/660.32 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 660.32 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 176,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,384.68/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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