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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 660.62 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 660.62 and 184.04 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 660.62 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/660.62 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 660.62 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 121,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,580.50/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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