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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 663.18 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 663.18 and 259.69 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 663.18 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/663.18 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 663.18 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 172,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,221.21/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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