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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 660.26 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 660.26 and 266.93 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 660.26 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/660.26 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 660.26 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 176,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,243.20/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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