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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 667.86 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 667.86 and 260.40 is: 390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 667.86 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/667.86 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 667.86 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 173,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,910.74/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.14

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