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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 662.51 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 662.51 and 259.27 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 662.51 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/662.51 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 662.51 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 171,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,767.96/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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