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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 662.66 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 662.66 and 259.32 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 662.66 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/662.66 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 662.66 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 171,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,840.99/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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