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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.96 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.96 and 257.52 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.96 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.96 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.96 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 170,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,982.98/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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