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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 666.26 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 666.26 and 261.51 is: 392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 666.26 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/666.26 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 666.26 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 174,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,232.35/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.36

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