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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.57 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.57 and 249.39 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.57 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.57 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.57 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 166,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,235.89/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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