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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 662.06 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 662.06 and 259.40 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 662.06 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/662.06 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 662.06 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 171,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,738.36/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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