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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 662.82 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 662.82 and 259.49 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 662.82 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/662.82 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 662.82 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 171,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,991.85/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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