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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 665.34 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 665.34 and 251.88 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 665.34 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/665.34 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 665.34 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 167,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,585.84/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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