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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 661.65 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 661.65 and 258.70 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 661.65 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/661.65 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 661.65 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 171,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,168.86/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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