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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 668.04 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 668.04 and 262.40 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 668.04 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/668.04 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 668.04 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 175,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,293.70/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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