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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 665.83 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 665.83 and 248.89 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 665.83 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/665.83 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 665.83 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 165,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,718.43/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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