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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 664.24 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 664.24 and 260.76 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 664.24 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/664.24 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 664.24 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 173,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,207.22/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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