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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 665.01 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 665.01 and 251.34 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 665.01 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/665.01 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 665.01 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 167,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,143.61/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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