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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 666.58 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 666.58 and 261.98 is: 392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 666.58 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/666.58 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 666.58 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 174,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,630.63/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.85

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