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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 666.45 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 666.45 and 249.28 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 666.45 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/666.45 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 666.45 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 166,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,132.66/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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