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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 661.92 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 661.92 and 258.68 is: 388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 661.92 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/661.92 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 661.92 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 171,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,225.47/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.04

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