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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.54, 664.39 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.54, 664.39 and 260.37 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.54 : 664.39 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.54/664.39 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.54x = 664.39 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.54x = 172,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,987.22/443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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