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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 661.19 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 661.19 and 267.35 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 661.19 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/661.19 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 661.19 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 176,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,764.50/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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