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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.35, 666.49 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.35, 666.49 and 184.38 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.35 : 666.49 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.35/666.49 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.35x = 666.49 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.35x = 122,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,887.43/444.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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