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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 660.99 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 660.99 and 257.94 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 660.99 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/660.99 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 660.99 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 170,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,495.76/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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