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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 664.34 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 664.34 and 260.35 is: 390.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 664.34 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/664.34 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 664.34 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 172,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,957.96/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.58

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