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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 665.40 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 665.40 and 262.16 is: 392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 665.40 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/665.40 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 665.40 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 174,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,441.26/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.28

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