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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 660.48 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 660.48 and 257.51 is: 386.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 660.48 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/660.48 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 660.48 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 170,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,080.20/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.56

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