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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 665.91 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 665.91 and 249.30 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 665.91 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/665.91 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 665.91 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 166,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,011.36/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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