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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.26 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.26 and 262.88 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.26 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.26 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.26 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 175,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,409.31/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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