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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.04, 665.14 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.04, 665.14 and 260.87 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.04 : 665.14 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.04/665.14 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.04x = 665.14 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.04x = 173,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,515.07/444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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