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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 666.29 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 666.29 and 261.63 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 666.29 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/666.29 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 666.29 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 174,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,322.11/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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