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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 666.37 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 666.37 and 259.36 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 666.37 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/666.37 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 666.37 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 172,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,828.38/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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