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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 665.82 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 665.82 and 249.12 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 665.82 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/665.82 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 665.82 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 165,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,869.08/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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