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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 660.18 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 660.18 and 257.56 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 660.18 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/660.18 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 660.18 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 170,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,035.96/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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