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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 663.30 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 663.30 and 259.08 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 663.30 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/663.30 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 663.30 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 171,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,847.76/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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