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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 666.61 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 666.61 and 249.44 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 666.61 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/666.61 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 666.61 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 166,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,275.24/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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