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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.45, 665.46 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.45, 665.46 and 261.39 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.45 : 665.46 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.45/665.46 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.45x = 665.46 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.45x = 173,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,944.59/444.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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