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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 666.98 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 666.98 and 262.68 is: 393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 666.98 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/666.98 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 666.98 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 175,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,202.31/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.60

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