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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 663.02 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 663.02 and 258.93 is: 388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 663.02 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/663.02 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 663.02 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 171,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,675.77/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.48

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