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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 665.42 and 248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 665.42 and 248.91 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 665.42 = 248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/665.42 = 248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 665.42 × 248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 165,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,629.70/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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