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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 664.50 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 664.50 and 259.58 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 664.50 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/664.50 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 664.50 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 172,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,490.91/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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