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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 660.95 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 660.95 and 258.22 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 660.95 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/660.95 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 660.95 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 170,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,670.51/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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