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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 664 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 664 and 261.22 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 664 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/664 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 664 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 173,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,450.08/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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