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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 663.90 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 663.90 and 261.16 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 663.90 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/663.90 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 663.90 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 173,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,384.12/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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