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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.37, 666.82 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.37, 666.82 and 249.81 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.37 : 666.82 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.37/666.82 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.37x = 666.82 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.37x = 166,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,577.06/444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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