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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 663.45 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 663.45 and 259.76 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 663.45 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/663.45 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 663.45 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 172,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,337.77/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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