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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 661.30 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 661.30 and 258.18 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 661.30 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/661.30 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 661.30 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 170,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,734.43/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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