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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.39, 665.20 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.39, 665.20 and 246.45 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.39 : 665.20 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.39/665.20 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.39x = 665.20 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.39x = 163,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,938.54/444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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