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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 666.40 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 666.40 and 249.15 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 666.40 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/666.40 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 666.40 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 166,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,034.73/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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