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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 665.64 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 665.64 and 261.15 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 665.64 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/665.64 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 665.64 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 173,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,831.89/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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