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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 662.37 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 662.37 and 259.23 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 662.37 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/662.37 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 662.37 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 171,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,706.18/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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