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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 660.01 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 660.01 and 264.95 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 660.01 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/660.01 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 660.01 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 174,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,865.02/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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