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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 666.05 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 666.05 and 261.63 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 666.05 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/666.05 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 666.05 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 174,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,257.35/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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