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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663 and 259.66 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 172,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,154.58/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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