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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 665.44 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 665.44 and 260.88 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 665.44 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/665.44 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 665.44 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 173,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,599.99/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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