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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 662.24 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 662.24 and 258.97 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 662.24 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/662.24 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 662.24 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 171,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,500.29/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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