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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 615.53 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 615.53 and 259.56 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 615.53 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/615.53 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 615.53 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 159,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,766.97/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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