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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.49, 666.74 and 368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.49, 666.74 and 368.33 is: 552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.49 : 666.74 = 368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.49/666.74 = 368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.49x = 666.74 × 368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.49x = 245,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,578.50/444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.50

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