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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 659.40 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 659.40 and 258.16 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 659.40 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/659.40 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 659.40 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 170,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,230.70/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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