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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.58 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.58 and 257.97 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.58 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.58 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.58 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 170,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,409.82/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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