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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 661.73 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 661.73 and 259.18 is: 388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 661.73 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/661.73 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 661.73 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 171,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,506.18/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.35

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