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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.00, 660.47 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.00, 660.47 and 258.52 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.00 : 660.47 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.00/660.47 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.00x = 660.47 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.00x = 170,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,740.11/441.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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