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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.67, 661.44 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.67, 661.44 and 258.52 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.67 : 661.44 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.67/661.44 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.67x = 661.44 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.67x = 170,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,995.47/441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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