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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.87, 660.63 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.87, 660.63 and 267.08 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.87 : 660.63 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.87/660.63 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.87x = 660.63 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.87x = 176,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,441.06/440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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