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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 666.16 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 666.16 and 251.84 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 666.16 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/666.16 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 666.16 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 167,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,765.73/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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