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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 662.72 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 662.72 and 259.44 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 662.72 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/662.72 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 662.72 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 171,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,936.08/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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