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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 664.01 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 664.01 and 260.27 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 664.01 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/664.01 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 664.01 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 172,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,821.88/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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