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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 661.02 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 661.02 and 267.22 is: 400.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 661.02 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/661.02 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 661.02 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 176,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,637.76/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.94

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