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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.37, 666.53 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.37, 666.53 and 184.29 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.37 : 666.53 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.37/666.53 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.37x = 666.53 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.37x = 122,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834.81/444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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