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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.85, 666.36 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.85, 666.36 and 261.70 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.85 : 666.36 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.85/666.36 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.85x = 666.36 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.85x = 174,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,384.75/444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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