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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 666.62 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 666.62 and 261.76 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 666.62 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/666.62 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 666.62 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 174,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,494.45/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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