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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 611.30 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 611.30 and 259.08 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 611.30 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/611.30 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 611.30 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 158,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,375.60/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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