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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.90 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.90 and 259.29 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.90 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.90 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.90 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 171,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,882.04/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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