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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 665.97 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 665.97 and 249.20 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 665.97 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/665.97 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 665.97 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 165,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,959.72/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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