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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 660.74 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 660.74 and 267.44 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 660.74 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/660.74 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 660.74 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 176,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,703.66/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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