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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 612.68 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 612.68 and 260.08 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 612.68 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/612.68 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 612.68 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 159,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,345.81/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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