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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.29, 660.54 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.29, 660.54 and 257.84 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.29 : 660.54 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.29/660.54 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.29x = 660.54 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.29x = 170,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,310.33/440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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