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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 661 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 661 and 258.24 is: 387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 661 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/661 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 661 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 170,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,696.64/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.24

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