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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.51, 666.21 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.51, 666.21 and 290.52 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.51 : 666.21 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.51/666.21 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.51x = 666.21 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.51x = 193,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,547.33/444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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