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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 659.92 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 659.92 and 257.84 is: 386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 659.92 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/659.92 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 659.92 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 170,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,153.77/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.27

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