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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 661.16 and 255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 661.16 and 255.62 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 661.16 = 255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/661.16 = 255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 661.16 × 255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 169,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,008.01/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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