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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 666.53 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 666.53 and 249.42 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 666.53 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/666.53 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 666.53 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 166,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,245.91/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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