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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 661.98 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 661.98 and 258.18 is: 387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 661.98 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/661.98 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 661.98 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 170,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,910.00/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.23

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