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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 666.12 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 666.12 and 261.96 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 666.12 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/666.12 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 666.12 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 174,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,496.80/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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