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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.03, 666.09 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.03, 666.09 and 249.03 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.03 : 666.09 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.03/666.09 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.03x = 666.09 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.03x = 165,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,876.39/444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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