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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.08, 664.21 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.08, 664.21 and 260.63 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.08 : 664.21 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.08/664.21 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.08x = 664.21 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.08x = 173,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,113.05/443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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