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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 665.52 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 665.52 and 260.90 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 665.52 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/665.52 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 665.52 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 173,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,634.17/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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