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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.66 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.66 and 259.74 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.66 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.66 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.66 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 172,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,379.05/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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