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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.08 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.08 and 260.98 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.08 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.08 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.08 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 173,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,570.26/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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