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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.66 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.66 and 259.72 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.66 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.66 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.66 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 172,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,364.12/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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