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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 660.87 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 660.87 and 258.48 is: 387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 660.87 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/660.87 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 660.87 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 170,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,821.68/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.19

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