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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 660.30 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 660.30 and 258.09 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 660.30 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/660.30 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 660.30 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 170,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,416.83/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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