Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 611.34 and 259
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 443, 611.34 and 259 is: 357.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443 : 611.34 = 259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443/611.34 = 259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443x = 611.34 × 259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443x = 158,337.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,337.06/443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357.42
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