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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 663.45 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 663.45 and 260.19 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 663.45 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/663.45 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 663.45 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 172,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,623.06/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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