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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 663.90 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 663.90 and 260.20 is: 390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 663.90 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/663.90 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 663.90 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 172,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,746.78/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.04

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