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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 666.60 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 666.60 and 259.34 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 666.60 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/666.60 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 666.60 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 172,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,876.04/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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