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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.17, 663.26 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.17, 663.26 and 259.38 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.17 : 663.26 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.17/663.26 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.17x = 663.26 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.17x = 172,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,035.08/442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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