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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 662.14 and 259.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 662.14 and 259.00 is: 388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 662.14 = 259.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/662.14 = 259.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 662.14 × 259.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 171,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,492.93/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.65

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