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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.47, 665.67 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.47, 665.67 and 261.98 is: 392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.47 : 665.67 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.47/665.67 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.47x = 665.67 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.47x = 174,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,392.23/444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.36

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