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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 660.02 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 660.02 and 257.91 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 660.02 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/660.02 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 660.02 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 170,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,224.47/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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