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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.03, 608.60 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.03, 608.60 and 259.18 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.03 : 608.60 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.03/608.60 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.03x = 608.60 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.03x = 157,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,736.95/441.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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