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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 662.07 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 662.07 and 258.30 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 662.07 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/662.07 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 662.07 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 171,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,013.65/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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