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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.31, 666.37 and 259.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.31, 666.37 and 259.09 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.31 : 666.37 = 259.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.31/666.37 = 259.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.31x = 666.37 × 259.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.31x = 172,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,649.80/444.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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