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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 660.83 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 660.83 and 258.44 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 660.83 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/660.83 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 660.83 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 170,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,780.31/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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