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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 658.68 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 658.68 and 257.72 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 658.68 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/658.68 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 658.68 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 169,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,755.01/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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