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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 661.14 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 661.14 and 258.15 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 661.14 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/661.14 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 661.14 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 170,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673.29/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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