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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 667.68 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 667.68 and 262.56 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 667.68 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/667.68 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 667.68 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 175,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,306.06/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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