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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 664.48 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 664.48 and 260.44 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 664.48 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/664.48 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 664.48 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 173,057.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,057.17/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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