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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 659.92 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 659.92 and 257.53 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 659.92 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/659.92 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 659.92 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 169,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,949.20/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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