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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.95, 665.07 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.95, 665.07 and 258.40 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.95 : 665.07 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.95/665.07 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.95x = 665.07 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.95x = 171,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,854.09/443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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