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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 662.76 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 662.76 and 259.86 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 662.76 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/662.76 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 662.76 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 172,224.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,224.81/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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