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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.06, 661.71 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.06, 661.71 and 258.51 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.06 : 661.71 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.06/661.71 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.06x = 661.71 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.06x = 171,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,058.65/441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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