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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.28, 666.54 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.28, 666.54 and 252.04 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.28 : 666.54 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.28/666.54 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.28x = 666.54 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.28x = 167,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,994.74/444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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