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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 663.72 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 663.72 and 259.95 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 663.72 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/663.72 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 663.72 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 172,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,534.01/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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