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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.61, 666.64 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.61, 666.64 and 262.04 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.61 : 666.64 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.61/666.64 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.61x = 666.64 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.61x = 174,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,685.04/444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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