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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 666.74 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 666.74 and 271.24 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 666.74 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/666.74 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 666.74 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 180,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,846.56/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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