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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.31, 667.87 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.31, 667.87 and 260.09 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.31 : 667.87 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.31/667.87 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.31x = 667.87 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.31x = 173,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,706.31/445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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