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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 659.07 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 659.07 and 257.40 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 659.07 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/659.07 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 659.07 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 169,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,644.62/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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