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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 659.82 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 659.82 and 257.26 is: 385.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 659.82 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/659.82 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 659.82 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 169,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,745.29/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.56

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