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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 667.64 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 667.64 and 261.73 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 667.64 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/667.64 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 667.64 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 174,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,742.91/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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