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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 667.74 and 260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 667.74 and 260.36 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 667.74 = 260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/667.74 = 260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 667.74 × 260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 173,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,848.85/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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