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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 663.80 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 663.80 and 259.60 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 663.80 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/663.80 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 663.80 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 172,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,322.48/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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