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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 660.69 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 660.69 and 180.56 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 660.69 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/660.69 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 660.69 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 119,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,290.88/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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