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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 659.18 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 659.18 and 256.84 is: 384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 659.18 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/659.18 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 659.18 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 169,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,303.79/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.78

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