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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 664.52 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 664.52 and 259.93 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 664.52 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/664.52 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 664.52 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 172,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,728.68/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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