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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 665.48 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 665.48 and 261.68 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 665.48 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/665.48 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 665.48 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 174,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,142.81/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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