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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.15, 660.01 and 257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.15, 660.01 and 257.60 is: 386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.15 : 660.01 = 257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.15/660.01 = 257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.15x = 660.01 × 257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.15x = 170,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,018.58/440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.27

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