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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 661.57 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 661.57 and 258.32 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 661.57 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/661.57 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 661.57 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 170,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,897.77/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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