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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 663.58 and 259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 663.58 and 259.97 is: 389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 663.58 = 259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/663.58 = 259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 663.58 × 259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 172,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,510.89/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.84

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