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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.23, 665.94 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.23, 665.94 and 251.72 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.23 : 665.94 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.23/665.94 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.23x = 665.94 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.23x = 167,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,629.11/444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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