Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 666 and 251.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 444, 666 and 251.64 is: 377.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444 : 666 = 251.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444/666 = 251.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444x = 666 × 251.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444x = 167,592.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,592.24/444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377.46
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