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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 664.68 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 664.68 and 260.48 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 664.68 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/664.68 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 664.68 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 173,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,135.85/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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