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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.03, 665.36 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.03, 665.36 and 261.23 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.03 : 665.36 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.03/665.36 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.03x = 665.36 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.03x = 173,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,809.81/444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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