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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 666.35 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 666.35 and 249.62 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 666.35 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/666.35 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 666.35 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 166,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,330.64/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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