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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 662.94 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 662.94 and 259.53 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 662.94 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/662.94 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 662.94 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 172,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,052.82/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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