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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 666.11 and 261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 666.11 and 261.31 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 666.11 = 261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/666.11 = 261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 666.11 × 261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 174,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,060.19/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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