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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 662.21 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 662.21 and 267.60 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 662.21 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/662.21 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 662.21 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 177,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,203.96/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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