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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 659.78 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 659.78 and 267.00 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 659.78 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/659.78 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 659.78 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 176,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,158.45/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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