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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 661.63 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 661.63 and 259.11 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 661.63 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/661.63 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 661.63 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 171,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,434.95/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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