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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 660.76 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 660.76 and 257.88 is: 386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.76 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.76 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.76 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 170,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,398.62/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.88

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