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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 661.71 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 661.71 and 258.72 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 661.71 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/661.71 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 661.71 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 171,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,197.61/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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