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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.82 and 257.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.82 and 257.47 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.82 = 257.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.82 = 257.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.82 × 257.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 169,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,883.86/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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