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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.15 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.15 and 259.70 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.15 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.15 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.15 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 172,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,220.06/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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