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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 660.84 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 660.84 and 258.17 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 660.84 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/660.84 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 660.84 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 170,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,605.76/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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