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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.27, 662.14 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.27, 662.14 and 259.02 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.27 : 662.14 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.27/662.14 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.27x = 662.14 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.27x = 171,507.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,507.50/441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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