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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 660.48 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 660.48 and 258.36 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 660.48 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/660.48 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 660.48 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 170,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,641.61/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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