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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 665.55 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 665.55 and 260.82 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 665.55 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/665.55 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 665.55 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 173,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,588.75/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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