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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 667.38 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 667.38 and 262.20 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 667.38 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/667.38 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 667.38 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 174,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,987.04/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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