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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.31, 665.58 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.31, 665.58 and 260.87 is: 391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.31 : 665.58 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.31/665.58 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.31x = 665.58 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.31x = 173,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,626.53/443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.66

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