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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 663.59 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 663.59 and 257.73 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 663.59 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/663.59 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 663.59 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 171,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,028.94/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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