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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 663.64 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 663.64 and 259.87 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 663.64 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/663.64 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 663.64 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 172,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,460.13/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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