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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 662.66 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 662.66 and 258.66 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 662.66 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/662.66 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 662.66 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 171,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,403.64/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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