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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.67 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.67 and 258.11 is: 387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.67 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.67 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.67 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 170,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,525.53/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.24

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