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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 667.08 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 667.08 and 261.90 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 667.08 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/667.08 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 667.08 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 174,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,708.25/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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