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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 660.42 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 660.42 and 257.23 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 660.42 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/660.42 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 660.42 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 169,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,879.84/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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