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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 662.63 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 662.63 and 259.16 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 662.63 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/662.63 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 662.63 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 171,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,722.58/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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