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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.66 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.66 and 260.01 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.66 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.66 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.66 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 172,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,558.24/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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