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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 661.83 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 661.83 and 258.49 is: 387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 661.83 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/661.83 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 661.83 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 171,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,076.44/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.74

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