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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 666.08 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 666.08 and 251.68 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 666.08 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/666.08 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 666.08 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 167,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,639.01/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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