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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 666.54 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 666.54 and 262.26 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 666.54 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/666.54 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 666.54 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 174,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,806.78/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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