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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 663.49 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 663.49 and 257.44 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 663.49 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/663.49 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 663.49 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 170,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,810.52/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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