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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 664.95 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 664.95 and 258.30 is: 387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 664.95 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/664.95 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 664.95 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 171,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,756.59/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.18

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