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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 660.30 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 660.30 and 257.78 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 660.30 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/660.30 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 660.30 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 170,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,208.83/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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