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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 665.88 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 665.88 and 262.66 is: 393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 665.88 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/665.88 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 665.88 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 174,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,900.04/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.94

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