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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.55, 659.94 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.55, 659.94 and 266.72 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.55 : 659.94 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.55/659.94 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.55x = 659.94 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.55x = 176,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,015.90/440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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