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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 660.57 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 660.57 and 267.13 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 660.57 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/660.57 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 660.57 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 176,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,458.06/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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