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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.93, 663.78 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.93, 663.78 and 260.08 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.93 : 663.78 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.93/663.78 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.93x = 663.78 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.93x = 172,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,632.58/442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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