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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 666.54 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 666.54 and 261.84 is: 392.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 666.54 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/666.54 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 666.54 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 174,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,526.83/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.81

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