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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.16, 667.50 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.16, 667.50 and 261.64 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.16 : 667.50 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.16/667.50 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.16x = 667.50 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.16x = 174,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,644.70/444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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