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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 661.23 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 661.23 and 258.43 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 661.23 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/661.23 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 661.23 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 170,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,881.67/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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