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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 664.65 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 664.65 and 260.10 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 664.65 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/664.65 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 664.65 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 172,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,875.47/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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