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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 661.07 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 661.07 and 258.27 is: 386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 661.07 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/661.07 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 661.07 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 170,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,733.26/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.78

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