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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 660.37 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 660.37 and 257.43 is: 386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 660.37 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/660.37 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 660.37 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 169,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,997.76/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.44

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