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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.60 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.60 and 269.68 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.60 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.60 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.60 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 178,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,150.61/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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