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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.28 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.28 and 248.58 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.28 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.28 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.28 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 165,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,375.30/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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