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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 665.91 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 665.91 and 261.32 is: 391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 665.91 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/665.91 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 665.91 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 174,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,012.27/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.77

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