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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 665.76 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 665.76 and 261.76 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 665.76 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/665.76 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 665.76 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 174,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,269.34/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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