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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 663.08 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 663.08 and 259.94 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 663.08 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/663.08 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 663.08 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 172,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,356.40/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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