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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 666 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 666 and 260.58 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 666 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/666 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 666 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 173,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,546.28/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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