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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.70, 666.54 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.70, 666.54 and 262.25 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.70 : 666.54 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.70/666.54 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.70x = 666.54 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.70x = 174,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,800.12/444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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